Indian Stocks Sink to 52-Week Lows: Bata India Slumps to ₹937 on Q2 Sales Contraction & Profit Plunge, Colgate Hits ₹2,075 Amid 26% Annual Erosion; Cement Peers ACC, Chemplast Drag Sector Down
Mumbai, December 18, 2025 – Indian benchmarks closed the week with underlying fragility, as Nifty 50 rose a modest 0.57% to 26,046.95 and Sensex +0.53% to 85,267.66 on DII inflows of ₹5,500 Cr, but over 180 stocks breached 52-week floors amid persistent FII outflows (₹7,800 Cr December tally) and sector-specific headwinds. Footwear and FMCG led the rout, with Bata India (BATAINDIA) cratering to ₹937 on Q2 sales shrinkage of 14.92% and 64% PAT drop, while Colgate-Palmolive (COLPAL) touched ₹2,075 amid a 26.53% yearly decline and 3.83% daily skid. Cement majors like ACC (₹1,751 low) and Chemplast Sanmar (CHEMPLASTS, ₹250.50) echoed the pain on Q2 profit crashes (-48% for ACC) and 48.77% annual erosion for Chemplast, underscoring valuation resets in consumer and materials amid 6.5% inflation and rural slowdowns— a caution for defensives, entry signals for contrarians, and rotation cues for institutions eyeing infra rebound.
Key Highlights from Yesterday's 52-Week Low Breaches
BSE/NSE data flagged declines in FMCG, logistics, and cement, with volumes 2-3x in earnings-hit names. Here's a spotlight on notable losers, with % changes and triggers:
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | New 52W Low (₹) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATAINDIA | 939.55 | -0.99% | 937.00 | Earnings eclipse; Q2 net sales -14.92% YoY, PAT -64% to ₹19.85 Cr on rural demand fade & inventory pile-up—below all MAs, -35.5% from 52W high ₹1,477. |
| COLPAL | 2,083 | -3.58% | 2,075.30 | Profit pressures mount; Q2 PAT -18.9% to ₹327.51 Cr on GST disruptions & channel slowdowns—underperformed FMCG by 3.19%, -26.53% yearly, below all MAs. |
| ACC | 1,757.50 | -0.78% | 1,751.00 | Q2 earnings whack; PAT -48% YoY to ₹200 Cr on margin squeeze & cost inflation—-19.51% yearly, below all MAs, testing ₹1,700 support amid cement sector drag. |
| BLUEDART | 5,353 | -0.57% | 5,311.50 | Logistics lag; -29.25% yearly on e-comm slowdown & fuel costs, -4.64% over 4 days—below all MAs, underperformed sector by 2.51%. |
| CHEMPLASTS | 252.00 | -1.70% | 250.50 | Chemical contraction; -48.77% yearly on subdued sales & 8.35% 5-day slide—below all MAs, lagged Sensex by 52.83%. |
Data from BSE/NSE on December 17, 2025. % from close; intraday lows noted. EQ/SM series with market cap >₹1,000 Cr prioritized.
Why Investors Are Buzzing: Earnings Misses & Sector Slumps Fuel the Slide
Bata India's (BATAINDIA) Footwear Fumble: The -0.99% dip to ₹937 caps a 35.5% fall from ₹1,477 high, driven by Q2 sales -14.92% and PAT -64% to ₹19.85 Cr on rural monsoon woes & deferred channel buys post-GST rationalization. Volumes 2x avg, below all MAs (RSI 28 oversold); analysts at Choice Broking eye ₹890-900 monthly support for bounce, but -0.46% sector underperformance flags competition from Relaxo.
Colgate-Palmolive's (COLPAL) Oral Care Overhang: -3.58% to ₹2,075.30 (28.6% off ₹2,975 high) reflects Q2 PAT -18.9% to ₹327.51 Cr on GST channel disruptions & 6% rev dip—underperformed FMCG by 3.19%, -26.53% yearly. Below all MAs; 5.28% 5-yr sales CAGR lags, but ROE 45% draws defensives—wait for ₹2,000 resistance break.
ACC's (ACC) Cement Squeeze: -0.78% to ₹1,751 (21.9% from ₹2,269 high) on Q2 PAT -48% YoY to ₹200 Cr amid cost inflation & margin erosion—-19.51% yearly, testing ₹1,700 support. Sector aligned decline; Choice warns no bottom-fish till higher lows.
Blue Dart's (BLUEDART) Logistics Low: -0.57% to ₹5,311.50 (-29.25% yearly) on -4.64% 4-day slide & e-comm volume softness—underperformed sector 2.51%, below MAs. Fuel costs bite; Q3 guidance key.
Chemplast Sanmar's (CHEMPLASTS) Chemical Churn: -1.70% to ₹250.50 (-48.77% yearly) on 8.35% 5-day drop & subdued sales—lagged Sensex 52.83%, below MAs. Sector flows weak; 28.73% weekly loss.
Broader Market Context and What It Means for You
Lows surge (180+ vs 40 highs) spotlights FMCG (-0.5%) and cement (-1.2%) drags, with rupee ₹83.85/USD and Brent $63.20 steady. Nifty +1.37% 30D eyes 26,200; FIIs sold ₹800 Cr Friday, DIIs firm—VIX 13.8 pre-Reliance Q3 (today).
Retail Investors: Bata/Colpal dips for 5% defensives—RSI <30 signals bounce, cap exposure. Institutions: ACC's ₹11L Cr infra for 15% upside post-Q3. Swing Traders: Blue Dart shorts to ₹5,200—trail on volumes.
